Audrey (cow)

Author Dan Bar-el
Ebook
On sale Nov 11, 2014 | 240 Pages | 9781770496040

Audrey is a cow with poetry in her blood, who yearns for the greener pastures beyond Bittersweet Farms. But when Roy the horse tells this bovine dreamer that she is headed for Abbot's War, the slaughter house, Audrey knows that she must leave her home and friends sooner than she ever imagined. With the help of a whole crew of animals and humans alike, Audrey attempts to escape the farm she lives on--and certain death. Cleverly written as an oral account, this unique illustrated tale of an animal on the run, told "to camera", uses over thirty narrative voices, including six humans, four cows, three sheep, two sheep dogs, one pig and a very silly rooster. Full of heart and humor, Audrey (cow) is ultimately a very human story about life and death, friendship, and holding on to one's dreams--based more or less on a true story.
  • FINALIST | 2015
    Governor General’s Literary Award - Young People’s Literature - Text
© Dan Bar-el
Dan Bar-el is an award-winning children's author, educator, and storyteller. His writing includes chapter books, picture books, and, most recently, a graphic novel. For the past 20 years, Dan has been working with children ages 3 to 13. He's been a school-age childcare provider, a preschool teacher, a creative drama teacher, and a creative writing teacher. These days, when not writing, traveling around the country presenting his books, storytelling, or leading various workshops at schools and libraries, he teaches creative writing courses to children with the organization CWC. Dan lives in Vancouver, British Columbia, and shares his life with artist and goldsmith, Dominique Bréchault, and Sasha, the most adorable cat in the known universe. Visit him at www.danbarel.com. View titles by Dan Bar-el

About

Audrey is a cow with poetry in her blood, who yearns for the greener pastures beyond Bittersweet Farms. But when Roy the horse tells this bovine dreamer that she is headed for Abbot's War, the slaughter house, Audrey knows that she must leave her home and friends sooner than she ever imagined. With the help of a whole crew of animals and humans alike, Audrey attempts to escape the farm she lives on--and certain death. Cleverly written as an oral account, this unique illustrated tale of an animal on the run, told "to camera", uses over thirty narrative voices, including six humans, four cows, three sheep, two sheep dogs, one pig and a very silly rooster. Full of heart and humor, Audrey (cow) is ultimately a very human story about life and death, friendship, and holding on to one's dreams--based more or less on a true story.

Awards

  • FINALIST | 2015
    Governor General’s Literary Award - Young People’s Literature - Text

Author

© Dan Bar-el
Dan Bar-el is an award-winning children's author, educator, and storyteller. His writing includes chapter books, picture books, and, most recently, a graphic novel. For the past 20 years, Dan has been working with children ages 3 to 13. He's been a school-age childcare provider, a preschool teacher, a creative drama teacher, and a creative writing teacher. These days, when not writing, traveling around the country presenting his books, storytelling, or leading various workshops at schools and libraries, he teaches creative writing courses to children with the organization CWC. Dan lives in Vancouver, British Columbia, and shares his life with artist and goldsmith, Dominique Bréchault, and Sasha, the most adorable cat in the known universe. Visit him at www.danbarel.com. View titles by Dan Bar-el

Books for National Depression Education and Awareness Month

For National Depression Education and Awareness Month in October, we are sharing a collection of titles that educates and informs on depression, including personal stories from those who have experienced depression and topics that range from causes and symptoms of depression to how to develop coping mechanisms to battle depression.

Read more

Horror Titles for the Halloween Season

In celebration of the Halloween season, we are sharing horror books that are aligned with the themes of the holiday: the sometimes unknown and scary creatures and witches. From classic ghost stories and popular novels that are celebrated today, in literature courses and beyond, to contemporary stories about the monsters that hide in the dark, our list

Read more

Books for LGBTQIA+ History Month

For LGBTQIA+ History Month in October, we’re celebrating the shared history of individuals within the community and the importance of the activists who have fought for their rights and the rights of others. We acknowledge the varying and diverse experiences within the LGBTQIA+ community that have shaped history and have led the way for those

Read more